Michelle Segal

My communication style

I am a friendly and outgoing person who likes to make sure my clients feel very comfortable being open with me during our sessions. I maintain professionalism while also ensuring that I create a safe, non-judgmental space for therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

My mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer when I was in high school, and I always felt very supported by social workers and therapists who worked with my family. That is when I was drawn to the mental health profession and knew I wanted to give back in the same way that I was so positively impacted.

My goals for you

I like to address each person's individual goals in small steps. I strive to help clients make progress by setting small, attainable goals to help boost their self-esteem. I then pull from these successes as motivation to keep achieving more challenging goals.

Our first session

I typically spend the first session focusing on relationship-building and developing trust. I collect some general background information while also trying to understand the client's goals and current struggles. I also like to gather information about the person's family, friends, job/school, and other significant systems in their life.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Jewish